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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.38, 854.70 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.38, 854.70 and 454.29 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.38 : 854.70 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.38/854.70 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.38x = 854.70 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.38x = 388,276.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,276.75/619.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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